Kaitlin Wright

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Kaitlin joined WCCB Charlotte in 2020, working on the News at Ten before transitioning to her current role as morning Meteorologist for WCCB News Rising in 2025.

A Charlotte native, Kaitlin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Meteorology. Before returning home, her broadcast career took her to Albany, New York; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Pensacola, Florida. From hurricanes and tornadoes to excessive heat and snow – she is knowledgeable about and familiar with a variety of weather conditions.

Kaitlin holds the prestigious AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society. The CBM is considered the gold standard in broadcast meteorology, recognizing excellence in meteorological expertise and effective communication of weather information to the public.

Kaitlin considers her greatest accomplishment to be motherhood. She and her husband, Ryan, are raising their three young boys, Reece, Holland and Rhodes who keep life busy, fun and full of adventure.

Articles

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Flooding

More people die from floods than any other natural disaster with most deaths occurring in cars. Day 5 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week across the Carolinas focuses on lightning and flooding.

Cooler Thursday With A Few Showers

Discussion: We had impressive 24-hour rainfall across the Piedmont with a widespread 2-3'' across Charlotte. Thankfully, not much rain is expected for the next two days. Thursday will…

Statewide Tornado Drill

South Carolina's tornado drill has been postponed due to potential severe weather. North Carolina's is still scheduled for Wednesday.